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Robin Trower
On Sunday Roctober 5th, the I went for a ride in the Cascade Mountain passes about 75 miles from my garage door. The weather forecast was promising, clear skies and afternoon temps in the mid '70's. Wow! Given the winter weather we get in Western Washington the saying get it while the getting is good is appropriate. So not one to turn down a good offer I took advantage of the opportunity to see some fall colors in the Cascade Mountains.
Beyond the nice forecast, fun on the FJR, the inspiration for this ride was to see some fall colors near Oak Creek along US 12 near the intersection of State Hwy 410 and US 12. The climate along Oak Creek is similar to some areas in California with Oak trees along the Tieton River.
So while the getting is good go get it. Here is the route. So I did.
Here are some photos:
Tipsoo Lake with Mt. Rainier
Not sure where I took this photo but I like it.
Hwy 12 along the Tieton River
I had to get off the bike for this shot along Hwy 12.
I moved a few feet from where the shot above was taken to change the perspective.
Two FJRs. Mine is the first one in this pic. It has 60k on it now.
After coming up on a combination truck filled with ears of corn moving slower than sin and with zero hope of passing legally I decided to turn around to take these photos.
Zoom in a I get this which is what caught my attention from the road. Still it does not do justice being there in person.
And even closer.
A little farther on up US 12 near White Pass.
After summiting White Pass views of Mt. Rainier along Hwy 12.
Not much fall color in these photos. It was a bit early in the season but near White Pass, elevation 4500', I see a bit of color.
Mt. Rainier along US 12.
Mt. Rainier along Hwy 410.
Any day to get out on the Cascades passes in Rocktober is a good day to be out on the FJR. Dancing Days are Here Again!
Beyond the nice forecast, fun on the FJR, the inspiration for this ride was to see some fall colors near Oak Creek along US 12 near the intersection of State Hwy 410 and US 12. The climate along Oak Creek is similar to some areas in California with Oak trees along the Tieton River.
So while the getting is good go get it. Here is the route. So I did.
Here are some photos:
Tipsoo Lake with Mt. Rainier
Not sure where I took this photo but I like it.
Hwy 12 along the Tieton River
I had to get off the bike for this shot along Hwy 12.
I moved a few feet from where the shot above was taken to change the perspective.
Two FJRs. Mine is the first one in this pic. It has 60k on it now.
After coming up on a combination truck filled with ears of corn moving slower than sin and with zero hope of passing legally I decided to turn around to take these photos.
Zoom in a I get this which is what caught my attention from the road. Still it does not do justice being there in person.
And even closer.
A little farther on up US 12 near White Pass.
After summiting White Pass views of Mt. Rainier along Hwy 12.
Not much fall color in these photos. It was a bit early in the season but near White Pass, elevation 4500', I see a bit of color.
Mt. Rainier along US 12.
Mt. Rainier along Hwy 410.
Any day to get out on the Cascades passes in Rocktober is a good day to be out on the FJR. Dancing Days are Here Again!
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